Li Gufeng's death is a good testament. If Li Gufeng were still alive now, the three of them together could still put up a fight against Wang Xiaoqiang. But now, Li Gufeng is dead. Any rash action would likely lead them to the same fate as him.

Mo Wentian and Elder Moo, despite having lived over a century, did not want to die, as they were only half-step from achieving Divinity Transformation. Once they achieved Divinity Transformation, their lifespan would double, allowing them to live up to two hundred years and, with further effort, break through to the Return to Void and extend their life to five hundred years.

Who, while able to live, would wish to die?

"Little Friend Wang, to come in and kill without understanding the situation is a bit too ruthless…" Mo Wentian, although standing still, was quite indignant about Wang Xiaoqiang killing Li Gufeng.

"If I didn't kill him, he would have killed Elder Lin. Is Elder Lin's life not a life…?" Wang Xiaoqiang stared at Mo Wentian and asked.

Mo Wentian was speechless, indeed, just now, Li Gufeng was planning to kill Elder Lin.

"You should understand some of this matter," Wang Xiaoqiang calmly said, "Lin Xianshu, being a disciple of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, was attacked by an Evil Cultivator during a family crisis. As the Sect Leader of Mount Hua Sword Sect, he just turned a blind eye, clearly abusing his power. The reason is that Li Gufeng's son, Li Taiyi, pursued Lin Xianshu unsuccessfully and out of jealousy, instigated this issue. He came personally to cause trouble with arrogance, and I have killed him…"

Upon hearing this, both Elder Mo and Elder Moo's expressions faltered. Indeed, it was Wang Xiaoqiang who had killed Li Taiyi, as well as Elders Ding and Ge.

Without waiting for the two to speak, Wang Xiaoqiang added, "Yes, I am a bit ruthless, but if I didn't kill them, they would have targeted Lin Family Members. Cultivators killing mortals is inherently an act of the strong bullying the weak, which deserves to be condemned, so I have no regrets…"

Having said this, Wang Xiaoqiang licked his lips. "The two of you are both at the half-step Divinity Transformation stage. It would be a shame to kill you. Of course, if you remain deluded and insist on seeking justice for that wolf-hearted traitor Li Gufeng, then, I don't mind killing two more…"

Mo Wentian and Elder Moo exchanged glances upon hearing this. What Wang Xiaoqiang said made sense. They knew all too well what kind of person Li Gufeng was. Li Gufeng, indeed highly talented in cultivation, became the youngest Divinity Transformation in the Cultivation Realm at forty-five and deservedly became the Sect Leader of Mount Hua Sword Sect. However, his heart was not righteous, a fact indeed true. Having kept a low profile early on, he hid it well until he became the Sect Leader, then his true nature emerged—an incorrigible womanizer, often exploiting female disciples. Li Gufeng's youngest son, Li Taiyi, was similarly lascivious, frequently harassing the Sect's female disciples. So, they harbored no doubts about Wang Xiaoqiang's words, and if Wang Xiaoqiang wanted to kill them, they definitely could not escape.

After pondering for a long time, Mo Wentian was the first to speak, "Li Gufeng got what he deserved. We will refrain from interfering in this matter…"

Seeing that Mo Wentian had compromised, Elder Moo naturally had no objections, saying, "Correct, since it's reasonable to kill Li Gufeng, there's nothing more to say. We go our separate ways…"

Wang Xiaoqiang coldly smiled, "Good, the two of you indeed understand the situation. I ask that you go back and inform your disciples of Li Gufeng and his son's crimes. Moreover, please tell everyone not to think of avenging Li Gufeng. Otherwise, I will kill each and everyone on sight without mercy. Moreover, anyone who dares to harm my family will face the extermination of their Nine Clans…"

Upon hearing this, Mo Wentian and Elder Moo's expressions changed. Not to mention Wang Xiaoqiang reminding them, even without the reminder, they would warn their disciples not to provoke Wang Xiaoqiang, as that would be tantamount to seeking death.

Even if the entire Mount Hua Sword Sect with thousands of disciples were to attack all at once, they wouldn't be enough for Wang Xiaoqiang to kill.

"Rest assured, we have our own measures," Mo Wentian cupped his hands toward Wang Xiaoqiang. "With this, the matter is concluded, and no one from the Mount Hua Sword Sect will bring it up again,"

"Hmph," Wang Xiaoqiang nodded his head. "Also, Lin Xianshu will no longer be associated with the Mount Hua Sword Sect. I don't want anyone harassing her; otherwise, they will be shown no mercy..."

Mo Wentian and Elder Mo both nodded and then cupped their hands toward Wang Xiaoqiang, "We take our leave."

Having said that, they soared into the sky and fled as if escaping.

Lin Xianshu looked up at the sky worriedly as their figures receded, "Little Qiang, letting them go like this... could they possibly retaliate?"

"Absolutely not. Rest assured, even if I lent them the courage, they wouldn't dare," Wang Xiaoqiang said. "With Li Gufeng dead, the Mount Hua Sword Sect is currently headless and facing a power struggle for the position of Sect Leader. Who would have the mind to avenge Li Gufeng?"

"Yes, you're right," Lin Xianshu said. "However, Li Gufeng had a son and a daughter. The son, Li Jianyi, was sent to the Immortal Realm for training when he was young. His daughter, Li Tianjiao, only possesses a Nascent Soul Initial Stage cultivation base and is not a concern. My current worry is about Li Jianyi. If he receives news of this, could he return to Earth to confront us..."

"Indeed, that's very likely," Wang Xiaoqiang agreed solemnly. "Therefore, we must continue to intensively cultivate without rest, striving to quickly break through the 'Solidification' realm..."

"Yes," Lin Xianshu nodded solemnly.

Wang Xiaoqiang used a communication talisman to summon Ye Qingcheng back, and then the three of them, one male and two females, intensified their cultivation efforts.

Meanwhile, Mo Wentian and Elder Mo returned to the Mount Hua Sword Sect. As elders, they convened all the disciples in a meeting, told them about the deeds of Li Gufeng and his son, and declared directly that the Li father and son deserved their deaths, warning everyone not to seek revenge for them, or they would meet the same fate.

At these words, the scene erupted in uproar; a strikingly beautiful woman, none other than Li Gufeng's daughter Li Tianjiao, stood silently with tears in her eyes. Knowing her father and brother were not good people, but they were still her family. How could she not grieve when her family members were dead?

"Wang Xiaoqiang, Lin Xianshu, I must tear you to pieces..." Li Tianjiao bit her red lips, her voice filled with sorrow and hatred.

Then, surprisingly, not a single person proposed avenging the Sect Leader. Indeed, the saying "out of sight, out of mind" holds true here. Furthermore, most people showed a relieved smile on their faces, some even had a schadenfreude smile, and of course, a few were excited because with Li Gufeng's death, the position of Sect Leader was now up for grabs for those with the capability.

Li Tianjiao didn't linger in the meeting but went straight back to her residence. Then she took out a red jade slip and began to communicate.

Soon, on the red jade slip, ripples appeared and a voice came out, "Tianjiao, what's the matter?"

"Brother Jianyi, father, and Taiyi were killed... sob sob..."

"What? That's impossible. Father has a Divinity Transformation cultivation base, who could possibly kill him?"

"It was someone from Taiyi Sect named Wang Xiaoqiang,"

"Wang Xiaoqiang, what is his cultivation level?"

"According to Mo Wentian, he has already reached 'Return to Void' realm,"

"What? Return to Void? How old is he?"

"It is said, just over twenty..."

"Just over twenty? This, this is impossible, not just on Earth, even in the Immortal Realm, there's no one who reaches Return to Void at twenty."

"Brother, what is your cultivation base now?"

"I'm ashamed to say, brother has only just achieved Divinity Transformation..."

"Uh..." Li Tianjiao was slightly disillusioned, knowing even with Li Jianyi's cultivation, he still couldn't avenge his father and brother.

"However, it's okay, Tianjiao, don't forget, though I can't kill Wang Xiaoqiang myself, the Cultivation Academy I belong to, Heavenly Rank Academy, is filled with experts. For instance, the small faction I joined, Dragon Tiger Alliance, has three members who are in the Realm of Void Returning. I will ask them to kill Wang Xiaoqiang, and they will not refuse..."

"But, from the Immortal Realm to Earth, it might not be so easy for you guys to come over."

"Yes, that's true, it's very hard, but I will find a way..."

"Oh, right, brother, Wang Xiaoqiang is the champion of this sect's grand competition, and in a month, the top ten disciples of the competition will enter the Immortal Realm for training. By then, won't you have a chance?"

"Oh, that really is great, huh huh, as long as Wang Xiaoqiang dares to step into the Immortal Realm, I will have my chance to kill him. No, I must make him wish he were dead. I will find all means to torment him..."

"Yes, Tianjiao, you must be careful on Earth alone. As for the revenge for father and brother, leave it to me, so as not to bring calamity upon yourself..."

"Hmm, I understand, brother."

...

"Little Qiang, in a month, it will be the day for going to the Immortal Realm for training, are you really not going?"

Lin Xianshu asked.

"I'm not going," Wang Xiaoqiang answered decisively, "If I go, you can't go, then we would have to part."

"Hmph, I guess you can't bear to leave Ye Qingcheng?" Lin Xianshu said jealously.

"To be honest, I can't bear to leave her or you, who makes brother so affectionate… haha."

"Pah, affectionate? You clearly have indiscriminate affection. Tell me, how many women do you have?"

"Hehe, why do you want to know? Knowing will only hurt you, so, be smart, don't ask what you shouldn't."

"You're right, I won't ask, so I won't be sad."

"Come on, let's continue cultivating,"

"Hmm, no. Go find Qingcheng, I need to rest a bit," Lin Xianshu pushed him slightly.

Wang Xiaoqiang stood up, making his way into Ye Qingcheng's room.

Ye Qingcheng was sitting on the bed reading a book and glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang when he entered, "Weren't you supposed to be with Xianshu tonight?"

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